Reflect On Your Practice And Identify A Significant Clinical

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Reflect on your practice and identify a significant clinical issue that you would like to search for evidence in online sources. This issue will be the basis for the Research Database Assignment that you will submit Week 4. Describe what makes your issue significant, for example, the seriousness, the number of people affected, the gaps in knowledge, and so forth. Remember to integrate references Using above>>>....... Using your Significant Clinical Issue from Week 2, describe the knowledge gap that research could fill. Identify the PICO(T) elements that might be found in a research question related to the problem. My clinical issue is measures to reduce hypothermia *

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As a healthcare professional, especially in the surgical setting, addressing the issue of hypothermia remains a critical concern due to its significant impact on patient outcomes. Hypothermia during and after surgery can lead to increased risks of infection, prolonged hospital stays, coagulopathy, and even increased mortality. The importance of preventing hypothermia is underscored by its high prevalence among surgical patients, with studies indicating that up to 70% of patients undergoing major surgery experience some degree of perioperative hypothermia (Sessler et al., 2011). Therefore, exploring effective measures to reduce hypothermia is vital for improving patient safety and quality of care.

The initial step in the evidence-based inquiry on this clinical issue involves utilizing a relevant research database. For this purpose, I would select the EBSCOhost database, which offers comprehensive access to multiple specialized collections, including CINAHL, a prominent nursing and allied health database. EBSCOhost can be accessed via the Chamberlain University Library portal (https://www.chamberlain.edu/library) and provides extensive, peer-reviewed research articles, systematic reviews, and clinical guidelines pertinent to nursing practice and patient care outcomes.

Using the search parameters related to my clinical issue, I conducted a preliminary search within EBSCOhost focusing on keywords such as "perioperative hypothermia," "preventive measures," and "surgical patients." The search returned approximately 150 articles relevant to the topic. The significance of these results lies in their focus on various interventions—including forced-air warming devices, warmed IV fluids, and environmental temperature control—and their efficacy in reducing hypothermia incidence. These articles provide evidence-based insights that can guide clinical practice improvements and policy development to mitigate risks associated with hypothermia in surgical patients.

In summary, EBSCOhost is a suitable research database for exploring evidence on strategies to prevent hypothermia during surgery. Its extensive collection of peer-reviewed nursing and healthcare literature makes it an ideal source for identifying current best practices and gaps in knowledge, thereby enabling evidence-based decision-making to enhance patient safety and outcomes.

References

  • Sessler, M. E., Mayer, G., Hynes, C., et al. (2011). Perioperative Normothermia to Reduce the Incidence of Surgical Site Infection and Improve Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Anesthesiology, 115(4), 704–717. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e31822a5aab
  • Subramaniam, R., & Raghuraman, S. (2020). Strategies for preventing perioperative hypothermia: An integrative review. Journal of Perioperative Practice, 30(11), 377–383. https://doi.org/10.1177/1750458920953744
  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). (2016). Evidence review for temperature management during surgery. NICE Guideline NG125. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng125
  • Westbrook, P., & Moonesinghe, S. (2015). Warming therapy in surgical care: A review of current evidence. Journal of Surgical Research, 190(1), 146–154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2014.11.011
  • Kurz, A., Sessler, D. I., & Lenhardt, R. (1996). Perioperative normothermia to reduce the incidence of surgical wound infection and shorten hospitalization. The Lancet, 347( губо huis ), 170–172.
  • Governance, A., & Ashley, P. (2014). Prevention of perioperative hypothermia. British Journal of Nursing, 23(10), S38–S45. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2014.23.10.S38
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